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Warlords of Wyrdwood by RJ Barker
Cahan du Nahere was Cowl-Rai, chosen as a god’s saviour, though he shunned that future and chose…
Solarpunk: Short Stories from Many Futures (Beyond and Within) Editied By Francesco Verso
Fourteen short stories examining possible near and distant futures set in the aftermath of our fossil fuelled…
The Half King by Melissa Landers
Like all second-born daughters, Cerise was given to the Temple at birth and trained for life as…
The Olympian Affair by Jim Butcher
After waiting for years, it is delightful to catch up with characters that have almost become friends.…
The Knife and The Serpent by Tim Pratt
The Knife and The Serpent is a fun read. It’s light-hearted, doesn’t take itself too seriously and…
Lord of the Empty Isles by Jules Arbeaux
Remy Canta arrives home to discover that Tirani is not alone. She was not expecintg any more…
The Bell Witches by Lindsey Kelk
The Bell Witches marks a turn to a new genre by Lindsey Kelk, who is well known…
Thunder City by Philip Reeve
I’m delighted that Philip Reeve has produced another MORTAL ENGINES novel. This one is perhaps even better…
Seaborn by Michael Livingston
When she was young, Bela became Belakané, Hero of the Harbour. The windborn had come with flying…
Les Vacances by Phil Sloman
Elizabeth and Frank have a familiar life. They have lived in the same house for their whole…